Any AdSense code must be pasted directly into webpages without modification. AdSense participants are not allowed to alter any portion of the code or change the behavior, targeting, or delivery of ads. For instance, clicks on Google ads may not result in a new browser window being launched.

However youtube gets special treatment there. Ads in youtube’s community page (and several others open in new window) and there is in fact a small image right next to the ‘Ads by Google’ logo indicating that. Here is a screenshot

I am wondering why youtube should get this special treatment. If this format works better for youtube (and for users) then shouldn’t other sites be allowed this too?

I think he makes a valid point. Adsense is the only revenue source to lot of publishers. That is the reason why so many publishers are surviving or making money. I see nothing ‘wrong’ in putting ads. Some people may say that ads kill the aesthetics of the website. I feel in that case, it is your duty to let the website owner know that or if you think that the site is so despicable, not visiting it. However if you like the content but visit it and block the ads, I feel that is ethically wrong. Its like “I want things my way”.

I also find it very funny that google adsense has listed firefox as one of the referral product and firefox is supporting the adblock extension. Does someone else find it ironical too ?

Please do not block ads … let people make some revenue and focus on serving you content and not worry about making a business plan or paying the hosting bills ..